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Historical Male Colon Cancer Mortality Data
Patient Health Records & Digital Health
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About
This dataset provides statistics on male colon rectum cancer deaths per 100,000 men. It is built upon data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The primary aim of this dataset is to serve as a resource for practising data analysis, allowing students and other users to train their analytical skills on a real-world dataset.
Columns
- Colon & Rectum Male Mortality: This column contains the death rate per 100,000 men specifically due to colon and rectum cancer. Sample values include mortality rates from countries such as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
- Year: This column indicates the specific year to which the mortality data corresponds.
Distribution
The dataset is typically available as a CSV file and has a file size of approximately 20.54 kB. It features 49 columns in total. The 'Colon & Rectum Male Mortality' column contains 176 unique values across all 176 records. While the 'Year' column also has 176 total values, there are a notable number of missing entries, with valid data available for 11% to 41% of records depending on the specific year.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for:
- Practising data analysis skills.
- Exploring trends in male colon rectum cancer mortality over time and across different geographic regions.
- Conducting exploratory data analysis.
- Training and developing data analytical ideas in an educational setting, particularly for students.
- Analysing mortality samples, such as those from Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, to understand regional variations.
Coverage
The dataset focuses on male colon rectum cancer mortality and is based on data from IARC and WHO. Geographic samples mentioned include Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. The time range covered by the data spans from 1955 to 2002. While it may not be the most current data, it is highlighted as a valuable resource for practical application.
License
CC BY 4.0 and CC0: Public Domain.
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for:
- Students and educators seeking practical data for analysis training.
- Data analysts looking to refine their skills in health data.
- Researchers interested in cancer statistics and historical mortality trends.
- Individuals interested in exploratory data analysis and understanding model explainability in health contexts.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Male Colon Rectum Cancer Mortality Rates
- Global Male Colon Cancer Deaths by Year
- Historical Male Colon Cancer Mortality Data
- WHO/IARC Male Colon Cancer Statistics
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Male Colon Cancer Mortality Data
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